I.Last week we heard that we are to, “Make a joyful noise …” This week the Psalmist begins his words to us with, I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;I will tell of all your wonderful … Continue reading
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VIII.Let’s return to Psalm 100 and as you read it pay attention to what it tells you about who you are. IX.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.Worship the Lord with gladness;come into his … Continue reading
V.Let’s read Psalm 100 again and having already paid attention to the “command” we are given in the first words of the Psalm, let’s ask Why? Why are we directed to make a “joyful noise”? VI.Psalm 100 (NRSV) Make a … Continue reading
I.I suspect this week’s reading is familiar to many of us. Were you ever in “Vacation Bible School” and this was the “memory verse” for the day? Even apart from that setting, I suspect it is (following Psalm 23) one … Continue reading
You can go to the link before to read Lamentations 5 in the New Revised Version and to find other translations –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=lamentations+5&version=NRSV IV.This passage not only calls upon God to, “Remember, O Lord, what has befallen us …” it asks … Continue reading
I.We turn this week to the Prophet Habakkuk. The prophet begins with words that could come right from the Psalmist. “O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?” Do you recall the Psalmist uttering … Continue reading
IX. I have asked several times this week that we pay attention to Mary’s song, and I ask that again of us today. What draws you? Here is her song once again, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit … Continue reading
VI. Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. (Psalm 119:49-50) VII. I asked you the other day to spend time with … Continue reading